Sporting Lagos vs Rivers United
Nigeria NPFL
Sporting Lagos
Rivers UnitedNovember 7, 2026 at 16:00 · Mobolaji Johnson Arena
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Sporting Lagos vs Rivers United prediction and betting tip for this Nigeria NPFL match, kicking off November 7, 2026 at 16:00 at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Our tip: Double Chance: Away or Draw (X2), 90% confidence.
Sporting Lagos vs Rivers United Preview
Sporting Lagos host Rivers United in the Nigeria NPFL (matchday 12) on Saturday 7 November 2026, kick-off 16:00 WAT at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.
Sporting Lagos are 8th in the table with 15 points from 9 games (4-3-2), while Rivers United sit 1st on 17 points. Only 2 points separate them. At home Sporting Lagos have won 1 of 4; Rivers United have won 0 of 5 on the road.
Sporting Lagos have two wins and three draws in their last 5 league games (D-D-D-W-W), averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Rivers United have one win, three draws and one defeat in their last 5 league games (D-W-D-D-L), averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded.
In their last 2 meetings Sporting Lagos have won 1, Rivers United 1, with 0 draws and an average of 3.0 goals per game. The most recent, in May 2024, finished Rivers United 4-1 Sporting Lagos.
Sporting Lagos average 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 3 games without scoring. Rivers United average 1.4 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per game this season, with 7 clean sheets and 3 games without scoring.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Our prediction: Rivers United or draw (X2). The model gives Rivers United or a draw a 90% chance, Rivers United have lost only 1 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 7 places above Sporting Lagos.
NPFL table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rivers United | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +10 | 17 |
| 8 | Sporting Lagos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 15 |
Season stats
| Sporting Lagos | Rivers United | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 9 | 10 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 4 / 3 / 2 | 4 / 5 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 13 (1.4) | 14 (1.4) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 11 (1.2) | 4 (0.4) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 0.8 / 2.0 | 2.2 / 0.6 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 7 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 3 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 2 |
| Biggest win | 2-1 | 5-0 |
| Usual formation | — | — |
Data: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 00:12. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Rivers United or draw (X2) — The model gives Rivers United or a draw a 90% chance, Rivers United have lost only 1 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 7 places above Sporting Lagos.
Form (last 5)
Sporting Lagos
DDDWW
1.4 scored · 1.0 conceded per gameRivers United
DWDDL
0.8 scored · 0.6 conceded per gameTeam comparison
Head-to-head
1 Sporting Lagos wins 0 draws 1 Rivers United wins last 2 meetings
- Rivers United4 - 1Sporting Lagos NPFL
- Sporting Lagos1 - 0Rivers United NPFL
Statistics: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 00:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).